: Success depends on the bacteria's ability to bypass or subvert the host's innate and adaptive immune defenses.
: Disease results from direct damage to cells or indirect damage caused by the host’s own inflammatory response. Pathogenesis of Bacterial Infections in Animals...
The latest edition features significant updates and specialized chapters on major animal pathogens: : Success depends on the bacteria's ability to
: Groups pathogens by the organs they affect, such as those causing mastitis or respiratory issues in horses. Pathogenesis of Bacterial Infections in Animals...
The book outlines the fundamental steps required for a bacterial pathogen to successfully cause disease:
: The pathogen must acquire essential nutrients, like iron, to grow to significant numbers at the site of infection.
: Bacteria must first attach to host surfaces and enter the body.